Project Accountant/ Management

Description:

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Project Accountant/ Management on behalf of the NI Ambulance Service.

Job Purpose:

The Project Accountant will assist the Assistant Director of Finance in providing a range of financial support to Senior Managers and budget holders in order to achieve the effective financial management of projects. He/she will be responsible for the development of business cases and development proposals to support investment in services, and providing accounting expertise and advice to senior managers and budget holders in line with the requirements of each specific project. In addition, he/she will support the Assistant Director of Finance provide proactive high quality financial support to all levels within the Trust and support the drive for continuous improvement in service delivery in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust.

Job Description:

1. To be responsible for providing a range of financial support to Senior Managers and budget holders in order to achieve the effective financial management of projects.

2. To be responsible for the development of business cases and service development proposals by providing costing information and complex financial analysis to effectively manage projects.

3. To provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance to Senior Managers and budget holders in relation to all project activities.

4. To investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions.

5. To manage a risk tracking mechanism and its proactive resolution and

escalation processes.

6. To contribute to the strategic planning of projects, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.

7. To co-ordinate and participate in relevant internal and external working groups, and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested.

8. To liaise with internal and external audit in relation to the financial management of projects and ensure that any recommendations are considered and where agreed, implemented.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Monday 8th July 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have:

1. CCAB qualified Accountant and 3 years relevant financial management experience.

2. Have a minimum of one year’s experience of budgetary control and the preparation of management accounting information and reports.

3. Have a minimum of one year’s experience in business case production.

4. Demonstrate experience of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful financial management outcomes.

5. Have an in depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or equivalent in order to produce, analyse and present complex financial information.

Further Details:

· Salary: Band 7, £43,742

· Duration: 6 months

· Location: Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road

. Hours: 37.5 hours per week

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Monday 8th July 2024.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer